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At AmeriHealth Caritas, we’re passionate about helping people get care, stay well, and build healthy communities. As one of the nation's leaders in healthcare solutions, we offer our associates the opportunity to impact the lives of millions of people through our national footprint of products, services, and award-winning programs. AmeriHealth Caritas is seeking talented, passionate individuals to join our team. Together we can build healthier communities. If you want to make a difference, we’d like to hear from you.

Headquartered in Newtown Square, AmeriHealth Caritas is a mission-driven organization with more than 30 years of experience. We deliver comprehensive, outcomes-driven care to those who need it most. We offer integrated managed care products, pharmaceutical benefit management and specialty pharmacy services, behavioral health services, and other administrative services.

Discover more about us at www.amerihealthcaritas.com .

Responsibilities:

Under the general direction of Government and External Affairs leadership and in collaboration with the Market President, the Government & External Affairs Director will serve as the primary government relations representative in assigned states/territories. This position will represent AmeriHealth Caritas by attending relevant meetings, events and hearings and will represent the Market President in his/her absence. The Government & External Affairs Director is required to be present for all pertinent legislative meetings in Louisiana and critical regulatory action in assigned states/territories.

This position will serve as the primary point of contact for state legislators, executive branch decision-makers, local decision-makers, and other policymakers. Monitors legislative and regulatory issues of concern to AmeriHealth Caritas and apprises the Market President, Government Relations and Public Policy teams of emerging issues. Represents AmeriHealth Caritas before decision-making bodies, including but not limited to providing testimony at public meetings, prepping other leadership, sponsors, and staff, providing research to assist in the support of positions on pending legislation, and direct lobbying of key decision makers. Works with Government Relations, the Market President, and consulting lobbyists to set legislative strategies and priorities. Provides weekly status summaries of all legislative activities during the legislative session and monthly summaries during non-session months. Will establish relationships with the leadership of key advisory and oversight committees and monitor the activities of those committees.

Builds effective relationships with other AmeriHealth Caritas leadership to develop a thorough understanding of company operations, goals, and objectives. Coordinates with communication team members to develop materials for legislators to promote AmeriHealth Caritas state-specific successes and activities and provide key talking point information. Perform other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree required.

• 5+ years’ successful experience and demonstrated skill working with the assigned state legislature, public policy/government relations.

• Must reside in Louisiana .

• Experience in lobbying at the state level.

• Strong knowledge of the health industry, insurance, and/or managed care is preferred.

• Demonstrated experience as a Lobbyist, while building relationships with government and healthcare stakeholders at the Executive and Legislative level.

• Knowledge and understanding of the legislative processes for the assigned state(s).

• Effective verbal communication skills including conversing by telephone and conducting presentations to large and small groups.

• Effective written communication skills, including business writing, clear and concise narrative reports, evaluations and other narrative pieces.

• Ability to participate in meetings, work in a team environment and interact with all levels of staff and the public.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At AmeriHealth Caritas, everyone can feel valued, supported, and comfortable being themselves. Our commitment to equity means that all associates have a fair opportunity to achieve their full potential. We put these principles into action every day by acting with integrity and respect. We stand together to speak out against injustice and to break down barriers to support a more inclusive and equitable workplace. Celebrating and embracing the diverse thoughts and perspectives that make up our workforce means our company is more vibrant, innovative, and better able to support the people and communities we serve.

We keep our associates happy so they can focus on keeping our members healthy.

Our Comprehensive Benefits Package

Flexible work solutions including remote options, hybrid work schedules, Competitive pay, Paid time off including holidays and volunteer events, Health insurance coverage for you and your dependents on Day 1, 401(k) Tuition reimbursement and more.

As a company, we support internal diversity through:

Recruiting. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. Our inclusive, equitable approach to recruiting and hiring reinforces our commitment to DEI.